Mackey the Knife Song
This tape is a satirical treatment of former Texas Tech University President Cecil Mackey and his personal, administrative, and financial policies while President at Michigan State University at Lansing, Michigan. It is performed to the tune of "Mack the Knife." Specific topics include University budget cuts, Mackey’s personal extravagances and tuition raises.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: "Mackey the Knife" Song
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: None Given
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: None Given
Length: 5 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Specific topics in song:,
University budget cuts,
Mackey’s personal extravagances,
Tuition raises.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: None Given
Bulk Dates: None Given
Access Information
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